The wild species of lilies have an elegance lost in modern hybrids. Most open their gorgeous flowers in summer when garden color is at a premium. Plant among low-growing perennials such as hostas or epimediums for seasonal color accents.
They thrive in well-drained soil in light to moderate shade; they also do well with morning sun.
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Lilium concolorThis Japanese native lily grows in grassy areas in the mountains. It grows 1 to 2 feet tall, with 1-5 flowers atop a slender stem, blooming in early summer. The flowers are about 2 inches across, bright orange with a little spotting. Rare. USDA Zon...
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Lilium concolor (yellow flower) NEW!This Japanese native lily grows in grassy areas in the mountains. It grows 1-2 feet tall, with 1-5 flowers atop a slender stem, blooming in early summer. The flowers are about 2 inches across; in this very rare form bright yellow with a little spotti...
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Lilium formosanum 'Hime' NEW!Dwarf selection of a very easily grown lily from Taiwan, growing about a foot tall with very slender leaves. The showy white trumpet flowers have pink stripes on the outside. Happy with morning sun or light shade in any well-drained soil. Very durabl...
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Lilium maculatum ssp. davuricum f. rebunenseRare and exciting lily from Rebun Island in the far north of Japan, where it grows among rocks and in sand near the ocean. The tough stems reach only about 5 inches tall, but are topped with one to three upfacing bowl-shaped orange flowers with dark ...
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